Mark Kennedy is the founder of None to Run, a beginner running app and program that has helped over 100,000 people start running — even if they've tried and failed before.
He's a certified distance running coach through the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) with a B.Sc. in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University and has spent over 15 years coaching and creating content for beginner runners. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Runner's World, The Globe and Mail, CBC News, SELF, Canadian Running Magazine, The London Times, and Bustle Magazine.
Mark created None to Run after years of watching beginner runners get hurt, burn out, or quit — often because they followed programs that progressed too fast. His core belief: most running programs ask beginners to do too much, too soon.
That's why the None to Run plan starts with just 30-second run intervals, builds strength alongside endurance, and uses time-based training instead of distance — giving runners the space to adapt safely. The program has earned a 4.8-star rating from more than 6,500 reviews in the Apple App Store.
The effectiveness of the None to Run program is currently being studied in a research partnership with Dr. Nicola Relph at Edge Hill University in the United Kingdom.
Ready to start running? Try the None to Run app free for 7 days.
Connect with Mark
Email: mark@nonetorun.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marklkennedy
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